I must sadly report that Lt Col George E Evans OBE ARCM psm (85years) who served with the Band of The Royal Dragoons and the Band of The Blues and Royals between April 1966 - December 1982, passed away on Monday, 21 March 2011.
Lt Col George Evans had been the Director of Music for Bands of The Royal Dragoons and then The Blues and Royals when he held the appointment between1974-1977. He had also been the Senior Director of Music for the Army School of Music, Kneller Hall.
The sincere condolences of the Association go to his widow Joy, daughter Jane and family at this very sad time. The family wish to have a private family funeral with a Memorial Service for friends and colleagues at a later date, details of which will be passed when known.
THE BLUES AND ROYALS REGIMENTAL COLLECT
O Lord Jesus Christ who by the Holy Apostle has called us to put on the armour of God and to take the sword of the spirit, give thy grace we pray thee, to the Blues and Royals that we may fight manfully under thy banner against all evil, and waiting on thee to renew our strength, may mount up with wings as eagles, in thy name, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
PF Stretton
Sincere condolences to his wife and family,
ReplyDeleteKeith Shaw
Sorry to hear the sad news. He was a real Gentleman. My codolences to his family
ReplyDeleteIan Mackenzie
Helene & Sons send our condolences to Joy and Family , Jim always use to say That he had alot to thank George Evans for Because he made him a better musician because he always pushed one to the limits , and expected the best . I also remember him from when I went to Kneller Hall as an extremely kind and friendly person
ReplyDeleteAnd may we extend our condolances to Georges family,someone I will always remember,a real gentleman Royal Dragoon.A great Bandmaster.
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Don
I am saddened to read of the death of George Evans a man whom I admired. Not only was he a superb Bandmaster but a great showman. He put on some super band concerts. He was also a terrific trumpet player and we compared him with the great international trumpet player , Eddie Calvert. I feel sure that George is 'up there' leading the way with the heavenly choirs and harpists.
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Paddy
our sincere condolences to all his family and his many friends
ReplyDeletejohn(jp)
I did not know George, but I send my condolences to his family and friends.
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John Atkins
I knew George from when he auditioned at my home untill he left the Royals to take up his commision.Industry&enterprise got him the top job at R.M.S.M.,& a lot of bandsmen got the benefit on his way up,wether or not we appreciated it at the time.My condolences to his family.K.E.
ReplyDeleteBandmaster George Evans psm, as he was known to members the Royals band - A Bandmaster who clearly possessed all the necessary attributes to take him to the very top of his profession.
ReplyDeleteTwo rare photographs of George:
One of the earliest taken at Wesendorf in 1957. George liked to give his own 8va (Octave higher) version of Eddie Calvert's "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" in the Sergeants mess, for which he became most popular. As the band didn't possess any trumpets of its own (all privately owned) he'd always 'nick' mine to play it on!
Taken during a marching display in Manila 1962. George talking to Manila’s Chief Fire Officer, with the Fire Brigade's band looking on in the background. Our man from the Embasy to the right. (We were never quite sure if that Policeman was going to shoot him or not!)
Affectionately remembered.
My Condolences to Joy and the family.
Stan Whitworth (Royals Band 1955-1963)
our condolences to his Family.
ReplyDeleteRest in Peace George.